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Accounts Receivable Assistant roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with accounting, finance, or business degrees. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent or fall under direct STEM OPT extensions when tied to financial analytics. CPT experience in billing or collections strengthens applications considerably.
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Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.
Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!
O.N.E Purpose:
- Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.
- Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.
- Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.
The Opportunity:
ENTRY LEVEL CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING:
- Remote Role
- Bonus Incentives
- Paid Certifications
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Career Advancement
- This position pays between $17.00 - $18.65/hr based on experience
Accounts Receivable Associate Specialist is responsible for following up directly with commercial, governmental, and other payers to resolve claim payment issues, to secure appropriate and timely reimbursement and response. Identifies and analyzes denials, payment variances, and no response claims and acts to resolve claims/accounts, including drafting and submitting technical and clinical appeals. Provides support for all denial, no response, and audit activities.
Essential Job duties:
- Examines denied and other non-paid claims to determine the reason for discrepancies.
- Communicates directly with payers to follow up on outstanding claims, files technical and clinical appeals, resolves payment variances, and ensures timely and accurate reimbursement.
- Ability to identify specific reasons for underpayments, denials, and cause of payment delay. Works with management to identify, trend, and address root causes of issues in the A/R.
- Maintains a thorough understanding of federal and state regulations, as well as payer specific requirements and takes appropriate action accordingly.
- Documents all activity accurately including contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other pertinent information in the client’s host system and/or appropriate tracking system.
- Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness by making recommendations and communicating trends and issues to management.
- Needs to be a strong problem solver and critical thinker to resolve accounts.
Expected Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent Verbal skills.
- Problem solving skills, the ability to look at accounts and determine a plan of action for collection.
- Critical thinking skills, the ability to comprehend tools provided for securing payment, and apply them to differing accounts to result in payment.
- Adaptability to changing procedures and growing environment.
- Meet quality and productivity standards within timelines set forth in policies.
- Meet required attendance policies.
- Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences.
- This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 2 or 4-year college degree.
- 1 or more years of relevant experience in medical collections, physician/hospital operations, AR Follow-up, denials & appeals, compliance, provider relations or professional billing preferred.
- Knowledge of claims review and analysis.
- Working knowledge of revenue cycle.
- Experience working the DDE Medicare system and using payer websites to investigate claim statuses.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and/or insurance claim terminology.
Join an award-winning company
Five-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025
Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024
22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024
Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024
Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023
Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024
Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024
Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024
Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024
- Innovation
- Work-Life Flexibility
- Leadership
- Purpose + Values
Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:
- Associate Benefits – We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.
- Our Culture – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.
- Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.
- Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.
Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact TA@ensemblehp.com.
This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range.
Employment Disclaimers – Ensemble
Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble!
Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.
Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!
O.N.E Purpose:
- Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.
- Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.
- Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.
The Opportunity:
ENTRY LEVEL CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING:
- Remote Role
- Bonus Incentives
- Paid Certifications
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Career Advancement
- This position pays between $17.00 - $18.65/hr based on experience
Accounts Receivable Associate Specialist is responsible for following up directly with commercial, governmental, and other payers to resolve claim payment issues, to secure appropriate and timely reimbursement and response. Identifies and analyzes denials, payment variances, and no response claims and acts to resolve claims/accounts, including drafting and submitting technical and clinical appeals. Provides support for all denial, no response, and audit activities.
Essential Job duties:
- Examines denied and other non-paid claims to determine the reason for discrepancies.
- Communicates directly with payers to follow up on outstanding claims, files technical and clinical appeals, resolves payment variances, and ensures timely and accurate reimbursement.
- Ability to identify specific reasons for underpayments, denials, and cause of payment delay. Works with management to identify, trend, and address root causes of issues in the A/R.
- Maintains a thorough understanding of federal and state regulations, as well as payer specific requirements and takes appropriate action accordingly.
- Documents all activity accurately including contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other pertinent information in the client’s host system and/or appropriate tracking system.
- Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness by making recommendations and communicating trends and issues to management.
- Needs to be a strong problem solver and critical thinker to resolve accounts.
Expected Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent Verbal skills.
- Problem solving skills, the ability to look at accounts and determine a plan of action for collection.
- Critical thinking skills, the ability to comprehend tools provided for securing payment, and apply them to differing accounts to result in payment.
- Adaptability to changing procedures and growing environment.
- Meet quality and productivity standards within timelines set forth in policies.
- Meet required attendance policies.
- Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences.
- This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 2 or 4-year college degree.
- 1 or more years of relevant experience in medical collections, physician/hospital operations, AR Follow-up, denials & appeals, compliance, provider relations or professional billing preferred.
- Knowledge of claims review and analysis.
- Working knowledge of revenue cycle.
- Experience working the DDE Medicare system and using payer websites to investigate claim statuses.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and/or insurance claim terminology.
Join an award-winning company
Five-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025
Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024
22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024
Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024
Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023
Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024
Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024
Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024
Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024
- Innovation
- Work-Life Flexibility
- Leadership
- Purpose + Values
Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:
- Associate Benefits – We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.
- Our Culture – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.
- Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.
- Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.
Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact TA@ensemblehp.com.
This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range.
Employment Disclaimers – Ensemble
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Accounts Receivable Assistant
Highlight your accounting coursework upfront
Employers screening OPT candidates want quick confirmation your degree is relevant. List specific courses like Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, or Cost Analysis in your resume summary so hiring managers immediately see the academic connection to the role.
Emphasize ERP and billing software skills
Accounts Receivable teams rely heavily on QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite. Listing specific platforms you have coursework or internship experience with signals you can contribute from day one, which reduces perceived onboarding risk for sponsors.
Target mid-size companies over large corporations
Mid-size firms in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics sponsor OPT more consistently than Fortune 500 companies, whose legal teams often restrict sponsorship pipelines. Finance departments at these companies hire AR assistants regularly and have simpler HR processes.
Apply well before your OPT start date
Accounts Receivable roles often have 30 to 60 day hiring timelines including background checks. Starting your search at least 90 days before your OPT authorization begins gives employers enough runway to onboard you without compliance concerns.
Quantify collections and reconciliation work from internships
Hiring managers respond to measurable outcomes. Frame prior experience around specifics: volume of invoices processed weekly, days sales outstanding improvements, or error rates reduced. Concrete numbers make OPT candidates stand out against non-sponsored applicants.
Address your OPT timeline directly in your cover letter
Briefly stating your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility removes a common employer hesitation early. Framing it positively, such as noting 36 months of authorized work, reassures hiring managers before they even reach the interview stage.
Accounts Receivable Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounts Receivable Assistant job qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on how the role is classified. If the position is coded under a STEM-designated CIP code on your degree, such as accounting or financial analytics, and the job involves data analysis or financial systems, it may qualify. Standard AR processing roles tied to a non-STEM degree typically do not qualify for the 24-month STEM extension, so confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I find Accounts Receivable Assistant jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't hire international students. Accounts Receivable roles in industries like healthcare billing, logistics, and SaaS tend to appear frequently, and filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time during a period when every week of your authorization window matters.
What documents do I need to start an Accounts Receivable Assistant job on OPT?
You'll need your EAD card, valid passport, I-20 with OPT authorization, and your I-94 record. Employers complete Form I-9 using these documents on or before your first day of work. You cannot begin work before your EAD start date, even if the offer is signed. Keep digital and physical copies of all documents accessible throughout your OPT period.
Can I work part-time as an Accounts Receivable Assistant on OPT?
Yes, OPT allows part-time work of at least 20 hours per week while your authorization is active. However, working fewer than 20 hours per week counts as unemployment under USCIS rules, which can affect your 90-day unemployment limit. Full-time Accounts Receivable positions are significantly more common and provide a cleaner path to maintaining valid OPT status.
What happens to my OPT if I lose my Accounts Receivable Assistant job?
You have a cumulative 90-day unemployment limit during standard OPT, which resets to 150 days if you receive a STEM extension. Report any job loss to your DSO promptly, as they must update your SEVIS record. You can take a new Accounts Receivable or related finance role without reapplying, as long as it falls within your degree field and you remain within the unemployment window.